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Well here I am. A sheep amongst the wolves. That's a joke but I have a gut feeling that some of you will think that is accurate. In my experience though, a lot of people people are just sheep in wolves clothing. I have met enough of those.

I am a theist, but I do often question why. Sometimes I have periods of doubt about the existence of the Divine. In the end however, I always end up remaining a believer. Technically I am more spiritual than religious yet I understand that spirituality has no precise definition. For me, spirituality is defined as such :The personal subjective experiences that causes one to have an increased and more certain belief in the existence of an all powerful divine entity that most people call God. The One designer of everything we scientifically know, don't know, and may find out about.

I understand that most members here do not share my belief and that is fine. I am not here to preach, or convert, or to manipulate anybody into believing in the God that I believe in. However, if anybody finds some personal enlightenment in anything I may post, or realizes that they too have had similar experiences as I have, it will be their choice to dismiss that or not. I will not push them. I will only suggest that they explore that experience.

I am looking forward to reading, and participating in discussions here on this forum. If you all keep it relatively civil I will discuss things with you. However you must know this. I will NOT engage in a discussion with disrespectful individuals.

Peace. I am looking forward to learning more about all of your opinions.

A quick word of advice, if I may: as a believer, you're in the minority here, as you already know. You may therefore sometimes find yourself having too many replies to your posts to keep up with. Should that happen, please don't hesitate to speak up and say you need to take some time to "catch your breath". Believers are rare here, and I've seen far too many of them leave because of this problem. (Which is a shame, because we really want them to stay.)

Looking forward to seeing your future posts.

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[On how kangaroos could have gotten back to Australia after the flood]: Don't kangaroos skip along the surface of the water? --Kenn

Hello and welcome. I am a theist with many doubts. I generally avoid religious discussions if at all possible and stick to chatter and non-religious matters. The basic thing I've noticed in debates here is if it won't stand up in court it won't stand up here. Don't bother quoting the bible or referring to faith because here they are not considered as valid evidence. You will learn soon enough who is respectful and who isn't. Most of the forum members are enjoyable to interact with. There are many wise and many caring people here.

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It doesn't make sense to let go of something you've had for so long. But it also doesn't make sense to hold on when there's actually nothing there.

That's a joke but I have a gut feeling that some of you will think that is accurate.

Only if you actually believe you're a sheep. watch out for the drunk guys walking around the fields here, you may feel a pinch from behind one late night.

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In my experience though, a lot of people people are just sheep in wolves clothing.

More like "idiots in sheep's clothing".[/sarcasm]

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I have met enough of those.

Have you, really? [/sarcasm]

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I am a theist, but I do often question why.

Why?

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Sometimes I have periods of doubt about the existence of the Divine. In the end however, I always end up remaining a believer.

Well, that's boring.

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Technically I am more spiritual than religious yet I understand that spirituality has no precise definition. For me, spirituality is defined as such :The personal subjective experiences that causes one to have an increased and more certain belief in the existence of an all powerful divine entity that most people call God. The One designer of everything we scientifically know, don't know, and may find out about.

Scientifically?

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I understand that most members here do not share my belief and that is fine. I am not here to preach, or convert, or to manipulate anybody into believing in the God that I believe in. However, if anybody finds some personal enlightenment in anything I may post, or realizes that they too have had similar experiences as I have, it will be their choice to dismiss that or not. I will not push them. I will only suggest that they explore that experience.

Don't you just love the word "However"? It sometimes erases everything you said before that.

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I am looking forward to reading, and participating in discussions here on this forum. If you all keep it relatively civil I will discuss things with you. However you must know this. I will NOT engage in a discussion with disrespectful individuals.

That's a joke but I have a gut feeling that some of you will think that is accurate.

Only if you actually believe you're a sheep. watch out for the drunk guys walking around the fields here, you may feel a pinch from behind one late night.

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In my experience though, a lot of people people are just sheep in wolves clothing.

More like "idiots in sheep's clothing".[/sarcasm]

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I have met enough of those.

Have you, really? [/sarcasm]

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I am a theist, but I do often question why.

Why?

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Sometimes I have periods of doubt about the existence of the Divine. In the end however, I always end up remaining a believer.

Well, that's boring.

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Technically I am more spiritual than religious yet I understand that spirituality has no precise definition. For me, spirituality is defined as such :The personal subjective experiences that causes one to have an increased and more certain belief in the existence of an all powerful divine entity that most people call God. The One designer of everything we scientifically know, don't know, and may find out about.

Scientifically?

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I understand that most members here do not share my belief and that is fine. I am not here to preach, or convert, or to manipulate anybody into believing in the God that I believe in. However, if anybody finds some personal enlightenment in anything I may post, or realizes that they too have had similar experiences as I have, it will be their choice to dismiss that or not. I will not push them. I will only suggest that they explore that experience.

Don't you just love the word "However"? It sometimes erases everything you said before that.

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I am looking forward to reading, and participating in discussions here on this forum. If you all keep it relatively civil I will discuss things with you. However you must know this. I will NOT engage in a discussion with disrespectful individuals.

Well, I'm out.

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WakingDeath.

Irony?

-Nam

You sir, just made an great first impression. I LOVE sarcasm. As long as it doesn't mutate into sardonisim.